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2022 Christmas Gift Ideas from Gravitis Pet Supplies

2022 Christmas Gift Ideas from Gravitis Pet Supplies

Welcome to our annual round up of Christmas gift ideas from the Gravitis Pet Supplies shop. Whether you’re looking for a couple of stocking fillers or something more substantial for the pets (or pet groomers) in your life, we’ve got something to suit all budgets! Dog grooming scissors and accessories If you’re buying a set of dog grooming scissors as a gift then the our most impressive set is definitely our Rainbow Stainless Steel Dog Grooming Set, (£27.95). This four piece set comes complete with a stylish black case and a cleaning cloth. The set comprises: Thinning Shears: Ideal for...

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The best pups for first time dog owners - and the best time to get a dog

The best pups for first time dog owners - and the best time to get a dog

This is probably not the best time to be talking about choosing a puppy, as this time of year is not an ideal time to be getting any sort of pet. A few decades ago people used to buy puppies for Christmas and then discard them in the new year, leading to the Chief Executive of the Dogs Trust (at that time known as the National Canine Defence League), Clarissa Baldwin to develop the slogan ‘A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas' which famously appeared on car stickers and posters and other campaign information up and down the...

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The top trending dog names of 2022

The top trending dog names of 2022

Doggy daycare company Rover have just released their annual list of the most popular dog names, to see what’s hot and what’s not in when it comes to your pup’s moniker - and this year you won’t believe what’s trending at the top of the list…  In this tenth annual report from Rover it is clear how much pop culture, current affairs, sport and politics are influencing our name choices, but how on earth is the top trending dog name in the UK…Mike Yes. Mike. Closely followed by Preston, Smokey and Mabli. They called us what? Boxer dogs photo by Nancy...

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Helping your pets through Halloween

Helping your pets through Halloween

Like so many other annual traditions, Halloween was adapted from a pagan festival, called Samhain. Adopted by Christians as ‘All Hallows' Eve’ Halloween  always falls on 31st October each year, the day before All Hallows' Day, also known as All Saints' Day in the Christian calendar. The Church traditionally held a vigil on All Hallows' Eve when worshippers would prepare themselves with prayers and fasting prior to the feast of the Saints day that it preceded. Since then it has evolved into a culture of dressing up, knocking on doors and asking for sweets or playing a trick, an idea which...

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What to look out for in Autumn with your dog

What to look out for in Autumn with your dog

Some people prefer Autumn to any other season, it’s still fairly light (til the clocks go back) and warm, the leaves are falling and it’s a perfect time for country walks with your dog and cosy fires in country pubs. But there are a few things around at this time of the year that not everyone is aware of. This week we have the lowdown on how to keep you need to be aware of to make sure that your dog gets the most out of the season. Black dog Photo by Jane Koplimäe on Pexels Apples  As the leaves...

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